CAST AND CREW
Physical Therapy
Dr. Katelyn McMahon DPT, BS
Director of Dance and Performing Arts Rehabilitation Program
Dr. McMahon is the director of our Dance and Performing Arts Rehabilitation program. She obtained her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from her undergraduate Alma Mater, the University of Massachusetts in Lowell. Through the course of her education, she had the opportunity to gain clinical experience in pediatrics, acute care and rehabilitation, sports orthopedics and most recently had the opportunity to work with the “getting dancers back on pointe” program. Her interest in dance medicine was sparked by over 20 years spent in rigorous semi-professional ballet training programs, and several years of teaching ballet at the pre-professional level.
Dr. McMahon has organized injury prevention and awareness programs for local dance studios across the north shore and continues to expand her outreach, with the hopes of decreasing overuse injuries in adolescent dancers and performers, and raising awareness among teachers about the effects of incorrect alignment in the dance classroom. Dr. McMahon now offers a “Performing Arts Movement Screen” to dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, cheerleaders and the like to evaluate functional core stability, joint alignment, muscle strength and flexibility, and muscle imbalances as it specifically applies to the arts. McMahon explains, “A dancer or a gymnast may walk into a physical therapy clinic with an injury, and to the untrained eye, he or she will appear to have normal strength and flexibility. What can be sometimes overlooked, is that the demands of these specific sports/arts, are by definition not normal. Thus a dancer must be evaluated during the execution of dance-type-movements, and likewise for a gymnast or a skater. Only then can a highly specialized rehabilitation or prevention program be developed, which can effectively meet the patient’s needs.”
Dr. McMahon currently continues her dance education by taking classes, teaching classes, continuing to dance as a freelance artist for local companies, and through her membership in the Performing Artists Medical Association. As the newest member of the OFF-SEASON team, she brings a fresh outlook and a level of expertise to our dance medicine program that is unrivaled in the area.
Dr. McMahon has organized injury prevention and awareness programs for local dance studios across the north shore and continues to expand her outreach, with the hopes of decreasing overuse injuries in adolescent dancers and performers, and raising awareness among teachers about the effects of incorrect alignment in the dance classroom. Dr. McMahon now offers a “Performing Arts Movement Screen” to dancers, figure skaters, gymnasts, cheerleaders and the like to evaluate functional core stability, joint alignment, muscle strength and flexibility, and muscle imbalances as it specifically applies to the arts. McMahon explains, “A dancer or a gymnast may walk into a physical therapy clinic with an injury, and to the untrained eye, he or she will appear to have normal strength and flexibility. What can be sometimes overlooked, is that the demands of these specific sports/arts, are by definition not normal. Thus a dancer must be evaluated during the execution of dance-type-movements, and likewise for a gymnast or a skater. Only then can a highly specialized rehabilitation or prevention program be developed, which can effectively meet the patient’s needs.”
Dr. McMahon currently continues her dance education by taking classes, teaching classes, continuing to dance as a freelance artist for local companies, and through her membership in the Performing Artists Medical Association. As the newest member of the OFF-SEASON team, she brings a fresh outlook and a level of expertise to our dance medicine program that is unrivaled in the area.
Physical Therapy
Dr. Lawrence Bourdeau DPT, ATC/L, CSCS, OTC
Owner of OFF-SEASON Sports and PT
Dr. Bourdeau is a certified and licensed Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, and Ortho Technologist. Dr. Bourdeau earned his B.S. in Athletic Training At Northeastern University Bouve College of health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts.
He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bourdeau worked with the World Champion New England Patriots and accompanied them to the 2002 Super Bowl.
He again had the opportunity to help the team with physical therapy and athletic training in the 2007 off-season. Here in the Massachusetts area he has done physical therapy, athletic training, and strength and conditioning work for the Worcester County Wild Cats and 2007 New England Bowl Champions, the Massachusetts Fury semi-pro football teams.
Dr. Bourdeau has also done athletic training/physical therapy work though out Massachusetts for Ortho Sports Med Physical Therapy, Greendale Physical Therapy and Sport Chiropractic, Boston Medical Center, Sports and Physical Therapy Associates, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts, Boston College, Worcester State College, The College of the Holy Cross Western New England College, American International College, and Elms College. Other physical therapy experience includes neurological rehabilitation at the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in Chester, New Jersey.
Dr. Bourdeau is the co-owner/President of OFF-SEASON Sports & Physical Therapy. Sports in which he enjoys participating are rowing, cycling, skiing golfing, running, hockey and soccer.
He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Bourdeau worked with the World Champion New England Patriots and accompanied them to the 2002 Super Bowl.
He again had the opportunity to help the team with physical therapy and athletic training in the 2007 off-season. Here in the Massachusetts area he has done physical therapy, athletic training, and strength and conditioning work for the Worcester County Wild Cats and 2007 New England Bowl Champions, the Massachusetts Fury semi-pro football teams.
Dr. Bourdeau has also done athletic training/physical therapy work though out Massachusetts for Ortho Sports Med Physical Therapy, Greendale Physical Therapy and Sport Chiropractic, Boston Medical Center, Sports and Physical Therapy Associates, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts, Boston College, Worcester State College, The College of the Holy Cross Western New England College, American International College, and Elms College. Other physical therapy experience includes neurological rehabilitation at the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute in Chester, New Jersey.
Dr. Bourdeau is the co-owner/President of OFF-SEASON Sports & Physical Therapy. Sports in which he enjoys participating are rowing, cycling, skiing golfing, running, hockey and soccer.
Dr. Mike Scholz joined the staff at OFF-SEASON Sports and Physical Therapy in September 2019. Mike is a certified and licensed Physical Therapist who earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Mike also has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutrition from UMass Lowell. He has previously interned with the athletic training staff at the Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention in Waltham, MA. Mike’s passion is in sports medicine with a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries. Mike strives to provide high quality, patient centered care by combining his manual therapy skills with corrective exercises, patient education, and functional training techniques to help patients return to what they love to do on and off the field. He enjoys creating positive experiences for each patient and helping them reach their goals.
Mike was a co-captain and a member of the UMass Lowell Men’s Rowing team for four years. He continues to train and race competitively as a rower and has coached rowing both at the high school and collegiate level. Mike also enjoys triathlon and completed his first marathon in 2018 and his first Ironman in 2019. Mike currently lives in Lowell and in his free time enjoys rowing, running, cycling, swimming, watching football, and petting his cat, Gracie.
He can be reached at [email protected]
Mike was a co-captain and a member of the UMass Lowell Men’s Rowing team for four years. He continues to train and race competitively as a rower and has coached rowing both at the high school and collegiate level. Mike also enjoys triathlon and completed his first marathon in 2018 and his first Ironman in 2019. Mike currently lives in Lowell and in his free time enjoys rowing, running, cycling, swimming, watching football, and petting his cat, Gracie.
He can be reached at [email protected]
Shannon Murphy joined the team at Off Season Sports and Physical Therapy
in September 2019. She received her Associates in Science at North Shore
Community College majoring in their Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Shannon is also a licensed massage therapist and has been working in the
field since 2014. She has worked with many clients throughout the years
with a variety of aliments including past history of stroke,
musculoskeletal injuries, and pain disorders. While in school for her
Physical Therapist Assistant education her focus was with both orthopedic
conditions and the pediatric populations. Shannon's goal is to incorporate
all her learned skills to best help patients facilitate the healing
process and return to their prior level of function after injury.
Shannon has been a dancer since she was in middle school and hopes to
expand her physical therapy experience into the dance medicine field. In
her downtime, Shannon enjoys dancing, going to Maine in the summer,
snowboarding in the winter, and hitting up the local breweries all year
round.
in September 2019. She received her Associates in Science at North Shore
Community College majoring in their Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Shannon is also a licensed massage therapist and has been working in the
field since 2014. She has worked with many clients throughout the years
with a variety of aliments including past history of stroke,
musculoskeletal injuries, and pain disorders. While in school for her
Physical Therapist Assistant education her focus was with both orthopedic
conditions and the pediatric populations. Shannon's goal is to incorporate
all her learned skills to best help patients facilitate the healing
process and return to their prior level of function after injury.
Shannon has been a dancer since she was in middle school and hopes to
expand her physical therapy experience into the dance medicine field. In
her downtime, Shannon enjoys dancing, going to Maine in the summer,
snowboarding in the winter, and hitting up the local breweries all year
round.
Chiropractic
Dr. Alexa Shea- DC, CCSP
Dr. Shea is a board certified chiropractic sports physician licensed in the state of Massachusetts. She obtained a B.S. in Biology and Anthropology from Brandeis University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Shea earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College where she graduated with honors and was a member of the Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Scholastic Honor Society. Her interest in sports medicine has led her to further her post doctorate education by becoming a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
Dr. Shea specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions through evidence based orthopedic care. She is dedicated to treating each patient as a unique individual and provides a customized and tailored treatment plan to each person. She uses a combination of chiropractic adjustments, gentle joint mobilization, manual therapy, facilitated stretching, and exercise and functional rehabilitation to give her patients the best care possible. Dr. Shea is trained in advanced myofascial (muscle and tissue) release techniques including Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technqiue and motion assisted soft tissue release. She is experienced in treating sports injuries of the spine and extremities, repetitive stress syndromes, pregnancy related pain and postural deficiencies. She also has a special interest in working with women to resolve health and wellness issues. Dr. Shea is an avid runner and hiker and is dedicated to working with athletes of all levels to help them reach their health, wellness, and performance goals. She has enjoyed providing care to athletes at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships, B.A. Let’s Run Summer Race Series in Cambridge, and to competitive Crossfit athletes and coaches at Rugged Crossfit Boston.
Dr. Shea specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions through evidence based orthopedic care. She is dedicated to treating each patient as a unique individual and provides a customized and tailored treatment plan to each person. She uses a combination of chiropractic adjustments, gentle joint mobilization, manual therapy, facilitated stretching, and exercise and functional rehabilitation to give her patients the best care possible. Dr. Shea is trained in advanced myofascial (muscle and tissue) release techniques including Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technqiue and motion assisted soft tissue release. She is experienced in treating sports injuries of the spine and extremities, repetitive stress syndromes, pregnancy related pain and postural deficiencies. She also has a special interest in working with women to resolve health and wellness issues. Dr. Shea is an avid runner and hiker and is dedicated to working with athletes of all levels to help them reach their health, wellness, and performance goals. She has enjoyed providing care to athletes at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships, B.A. Let’s Run Summer Race Series in Cambridge, and to competitive Crossfit athletes and coaches at Rugged Crossfit Boston.
